Home Rule Music Festival @ Alethia Tanner Park at Alethia Tanner Park – Washington, DC

Home Rule Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Home Rule Music Festival returns for Part Two of this year’s celebration—transforming Alethia Tanner Park into a vibrant stage for D.C.’s rich and diverse musical heritage. From 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., audiences will enjoy an electrifying day of live performances, DJs, food, and community.

Free and open to the public, the Home Rule Music Festival is more than just a concert—it’s a community gathering that uplifts local artists, celebrates cultural diversity, and honors the city’s musical legacy. In addition to music, festival-goers can enjoy food trucks, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and plenty of space to relax and connect.

This October event builds on the momentum of the record-breaking June 2025 festival at The Parks at Walter Reed, continuing the mission of the Home Rule Music & Film Preservation Foundation.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Full Performance Schedule:

• 1:00 p.m. – Gates Open – DJs set the vibe with beats and rhythms that keep the energy high.
• 2:00 p.m. – Joantz Workshop with Special Berriez – Hip-hop producers and DJs bring innovative beats and live collaborations.
• 3:00 p.m. – TBA – High School Band – High school youth band TBA
• 4:00 p.m. – Bongo District – Unique blend of reggae, funk, and ska with a Latin flavor.
• 5:20 p.m. – Brandon Woody – Jazz trumpet virtuoso weaving modern and classic influences.
• 6:40 p.m. – Junkyard Band – Legendary D.C. go-go pioneers with infectious grooves.
• 8:00 p.m. – Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band – High-energy African rhythms that close the night on a global note.

For more information visit homerulemusicfestival.com or email info@hrmfdc.org.

The Home Rule Music Festival is produced by the Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to promote, support and preserve DC music and film through performance, education and advocacy, and co-produced by CapitalBop, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, presenting and preserving jazz and Black music in DC.